Description
Cowboy Pasta Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that merges protein-rich ingredients with fresh vegetables, making it an ideal choice for lunch, picnics, or as a delightful side at barbecues. With its bold flavors and crunchy textures, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant meal that’s not only satisfying but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. Enjoy it warm or chilled—either way, it promises to deliver a burst of flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 large bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 tsp. sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small jar, mix olive oil, lime juice, honey/maple syrup, chipotle powder, cumin powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Shake well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked orzo with black beans, corn, bell peppers, tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg